DYNASTY REVISITED : EPISODE 8 : FINAL DEMANDS:

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*****Please note due to an error on my part this episode should have posted a couple of weeks ago..I schedule these in advance and somehow put the wrong episode number on it..Hopefully loyal readers will forgive my carelessness .. in keeping with the soap tradition.. think of this as a flashback!!****************




The story so far : Sable is devastated over the kidnapping of her son.. Fallon is making a recovery from the shooting..Steven tells his mother about Sammy Jo's threats.. Alexis agrees to be the ransom in exchange for Sable's son's life.. 

Sable Colby ate humble pie, for the first time since she was a child she was actually grateful to her cousin Sybil! She recalled the time Alexis saved her from spending the whole week, if not month in her bedroom. Both little girls enjoyed a game of hide and seek, a particular game, that on this occasion allowed the stable door to be left ajar, while one of Sable's father's prize horses escaping to the freedom of the countryside. Luckily the horse was rounded up and the animal returned to it's stable. Sable was more than grateful to Alexis for not telling the truth about the fact that she had left the door open to confuse Alexis as to where she was actually hiding! Neither little girl could ever have foreseen the stormy future that lay ahead, as far as their friendship was concerned! She could not of course guarantee how long the truce between them would last, she could not envisage them both becoming kissing cousins! Sable had moved her belongings into the Carrington mansion, at least she felt safe here. She really needed her friends at this time, to help her cope with the absence of her son. Sable longed to have all her children with her at this time. She had just received a call from her eldest son Miles, who lived in Malibu. He had heard about the abduction and about Fallon's shooting, he was on his way to Denver, holding a torch for her no doubt! Sable only wished all her other children could fly in to comfort her. Bliss had sent a telegram from Monte Carlo, heaven knows what she was doing there, on a friend's yacht no doubt! Monica had phoned to say she would try an find a way around her busy schedule to fly in from New York, where she was now located. Sable was proud of all her children, they all had their faults, but she loved then unconditionally. How she longed to have her youngest child back with her, to love and to hold...

Alexis stood staring out over the Denver skyline, the fresh air on her face, a cigarette to calm her frayed nerves. She worried for Steven, she had to find a way to distance Sammy Jo from their lives. She was more than sick of her interference, in both their lives, she knew only too well Sammy Jo would never totally settle down, her gaining custody of Danny would mean total uncertainty regarding his future. The only consolation was that Danny would eventually come of age and could decide for himself, whom he should choose as the sterling parent. But that problem in her life would have to take a back seat, until the current crisis was laid to rest. Alexis knew she had to build up all her strength for her inevitable confrontation with Jeremy Van Dorn. She returned to the warmth of her spacious living room, to hear the sound of the elevator grind to a halt to herald an arrival. 
"Alexis! I have just been downtown to meet with a couple of buddies of mine, who work for the F.B.I."
Frank stood facing an interested Alexis.
"What ideas do they have? We must ensure the beast never bother me or my family again!"
Frank could see the apparent anguish in her eyes, a mothers determination to protect her children, whatever the cost.
" Don't you worry. I am going to organise to have a couple of tracking devices inplanted in maybe a watch or a brooch, maybe even the clasp of a purse!"
Alexis almost laughed at the idea, visions of 'Mission Impossible', came to mind!
"Sounds Bondish! I certainly have no shortage of those items. Just as long as that brute refrains from getting physical with me. I am certain a streak of sadism lurks within his demented soul!"
Frank would do all that was humanely possible to ensure her safety, most of all her survival! He would certainly strive to see Jeremy Van Dorn behind bars, if not permanently underground!
"Alexis! I know it is easy for me to tell you not to worry, but I can assure you I will do everything that is humanly possible to bring down this tyrant!"
Alexis smiled, she knew his words were sincere, she knew she was looked upon as a strong woman, unfairly labelled a bitch. However she was only human, the thoughts of being in the clutches of the man she now regarded at the beast, frightened her.
"How long do you think we will have to wait for the go ahead, to meet his demands?"
Alexis knew it would be sooner rather than later.
"I can safely say, we wont have to wait too long. My guess is that he is making us sweat before he calls in with his instructions."
Alexis put out the remains of her cigarette, she needed a large brandy, at this rate she would be an alcoholic by time the ordeal was over!

Fallon Colby sat up in her hospital bed, she was making a speedy recovery, the doctors had told her she could go home in a day or two. She was so grateful to be alive, vowing to live life to the fullest, as she had always managed to do. She longed to be back home with her son and her loving husband. Fallon flicked through a copy of 'People' magazine, engrossed in an article on the ever glamorous Joan Collins, how that woman reminded her so much of her mother, beautiful and strong, the ultimate survivor! Fallon was so riveted by the article, she failed to hear the door open, as a handsome visitor crept in laden with flowers and candy!
"Surprise! You look beautiful at death's door!"
Miles Colby had arrived in Denver, after visiting his mother, he wasted no time in seeing the woman he still carried a burning torch for. 
"Miles!! It is good to see you. I gather you heard about all the trouble going on around here? Your mother must be frantic. Your half brother abducted and mother is the ransom!"
Miles almost laughed at the way she conveyed the absurdity of the current crisis.
"I heard all about it from mother. That sick bastard! I could kill him with my bare hands!!"
Fallon had witnessed Miles outbursts before, with Jeff on the receiving end!
"How are things in Malibu, Miles? Any special person in your life?"
Fallon knew the answer, but she wanted to convey the idea that she had made a life here in Denver with Jeff and the life she had shared with Miles was now part of her memorable past.
"Fallon! You know you were the only girl for me. No one could ever come close to touching my heart like you do!"
Fallon could see the longing in his eyes, but she was happy with Jeff, he was her future.
"I know how much you care for me. But I do love Jeff. I guess I always have done. Maybe if we had met in another life!"
Miles plucked a rose from the floral basket he had brought for her, he placed it in her hands.
"I guess I always knew you loved Jeff more than anyone. I held the hope that you could eventually love me. But I guess things are not always that simple."
Miles looked into her eyes as she inhaled the scent of the Rose, he was compelled to lean over and kiss her, she tasted his lips, the tip of his tongue, daring and exciting for a brief moment. She felt engulfed in the memories of their distant affair, but the moment passed and Miles became only a friend again, as far as she was concerned!
"Miles! I do care for you. I love Jeff more than I ever knew and I want to be with him."
Fallon touched his arm, not looking at him, but sensing the heartbreak he was feeling. She hoped he could eventually get over her, meet someone who could devote their time to him, to love him as he loved her.

 Steven sat in the lobby of "The Carlton", sipping a cool beer, his minding racing with thoughts of his mother, his son and his trashy ex-wife. One thing he was certain off, Sammy Jo would not take his son from him. Steven sighed, a feeling of shock suddenly overcame him. Was his mind playing tricks on him? If they were not, he had just seen a ghost! Steven left his seat to follow the ghost into the men's room!
"Excuse me!"
Steven tapped the ghostly figure on the shoulder, he was startled when he came face to face with an image of the past!
"What do you want? Do I know you?"
Frank Mulligan was startled, not used to been propositioned in the men's room!
"I am Steven Carrington. You remind me of a guy I used to know. He was married to my mother!"
Steven could hardly believe the resemblance, he could easily be talking to Dex Dexter.
"Let me guess! Dex Dexter! You must be Alexis Colby's son? Frank Mulligan! I work for your mother now.. Her new security cum bodyguard."
Both men shook hands, Frank had heard all about Steven, he knew about his lifestyle, his sexuality, which did not bother him. Frank believed in letting people live their own lives the way they so wished! Steven could not help but stare at his mothers handsome protector. Steven had always admired Dex, in fact he had been attracted to him, he had never told anyone about his fascination for his mother's rugged husband. Steven could see why his mother would employ Frank, the image of her former lover, no doubt igniting a spark of times past. Both me left the mens room to get themselves a drink and to discuss how they could secure Alexis's safety.

The time had come, Jeremy Van Dorn had set the wheels in motion to exchange lives. Firstly Alexis had received a delivery of twelve red roses, with another of Jeremy's quaint little Valentine's.
               ALEXIS!!! We Will Soon Be Together!  xx
Alexis had almost expected this sort of maniacal taunting from him. She promptly binned the flowers, while the note went in to the fire. 
At the Carrington Mansion, Sable Colby received a telephone call with instructions to uncover some land deeds that belonged to her. Sable owned a considerable stretch of land outside Malibu, she had acquired it as part of her divorce settlement from Jason. Sable was now beginning to understand the reasons that her son was abducted. Jeremy Van Dorn had been after the land for many years, part of the reason for his business dealings with Jason. Sable despised Jeremy, for the way he treated her, she made quite certain that after the divorce, she would own the land. She made sure Jeremy would not get around Jason, who probably would have eventually sold it to him. Jeremy had big plans to open an exclusive Casino Resort, his vision of bringing Monte Carlo to Malibu! His plan was to release her son, when Alexis had been delivered to him, then release the boy to her safe arms, when she handed over the deeds. How could the monster loose? He knew the land deeds meant nothing compared to her son and he also knew Alexis was ever maternal..
Jeremy Van Dorn had all of them in the palm of his hand, it was now up to Frank Mulligan to chop off that hand at the wrist. Jeremy had left further instructions at Denver Carrington, he intended to leave Denver with the aid of the Denver Carrington company jet. He had ordered that the jet be fully refueled, ready for takeoff at a small private airstrip on the outskirts of Denver. No pilot was required as he planned to have one of his own henchmen fly the plane. Jeremy had sought something from all of them. A ticket out of Denver from Blake, a vital addition to his business empire from Sable, but most of all the life of Alexis! His demands would have to be met, there was no question about it! Blake ordered the refueling of the company jet and gave orders for it to be ready to depart from Van Dorn's chosen departure location. 
Sable held the deeds among her personal papers, which she had placed in the Carrington safe. She no longer cared for the land deeds or her vendetta against Jeremy, all that was important now was her son.
Alexis had just taken a hot bath, thankfully no one had burst in brandishing a large weapon! She knew that the time had come to face the beast.. How she longed to plunge a dagger into his cold black heart! But she really felt scared, she wished an end to the torment that he had inflicted on her and her family.
Frank had delivered her accessories which had been implanted with the all important devices to follow her every move. She had given him a brooch and a Chanel purse.
"Frank! Please promise you will bring him down.. He must be stopped!"

Alexis had every faith in her protector, both had been informed of Jeremy's instructions to Blake and Sable. Frank had requested that the availability of the jet be delayed, once the jet took off, there was little they could do to track them. Blake would try and stall Jeremy, when he rang back to find out if all of his demands had been met.
"I promise you Alexis.. I will not let that man harm you.. It will be all over in a couple of days.. Rest Assured!"
Alexis felt a little more secure in the knowledge that she had Frank on her side, however she would never under estimate Jeremy Van Dorn, she knew it would not really be all over, until the grim reaper came calling!
Two hours later, Alexis got the call from Blake to say Jeremy had agreed to wait until the jet was ready. He would however make the exchange between Alexis and Dex Jr and then the deeds to Sables land. Alexis would be picked up by one of Jeremy's heavies and taken to his domain. The boy would be left at a safe location until Alexis arrived into Jeremy's waiting arms, Sable would then be informed of the whereabouts of her child. Alexis threw back another large brandy, she may as well be under the influence to meet her tormentor.
Half an hour later she was ready, she wore the brooch and clutched the purse tightly to her bosom.
"Wish me luck.. Frank!"
Frank gave her a hug, she felt safe in his arms, longing to stay there, but knew she had no time for the nearness of him. They both stepped into the elevator, Alexis took one last lingering look at her penthouse. She could see her family and all the men that were in her life gleam in the distance, surrounded by silver. A tear came to her Kohl covered  eyes, that quickly dried as the elevator doors closed. There was no time for tears.. She had to be strong.. To survive!
After all, she had the wretched Sammy Jo to deal with! The door had shut...The time of reckoning had begun....


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